Obedience might get a response—but real partnership comes from dialogue.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to have a conversation with your horse. Anna shares the origin story of her “3 Questions That Build Partnership”—softness, responsiveness, and alignment—and how they can transform the way you ride, train, and connect.

You’ll hear a personal story about Gus, the amazing horse who taught Anna that doing everything “right” isn’t always enough. She also draws on her experience as a 911 dispatcher to explain why asking questions—not barking commands—is the key to getting the clearest, safest, most effective response from your horse.

🎧 Plus, you’ll get this week’s experiment: a guided reflection to help you explore one of the 3 Partnership Questions in your next ride.

📝 Download the free Conversation Starter Experiment journal page.

🎯 Take the Perfectionist Rider Quiz and get a bonus mini-series of calming, connection-based exercises.

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Happy Riding!